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His dead-eyed stare meets 200 viewers on pump.fun's livestream while he makes his demand: if his memecoin doesn't hit the $25 million market cap, they'll watch him hang.
This is not a scene from some bizarre dystopian horror movie, this just happened in Web 3.
What began as a token creation platform mutated into a digital colosseum where desperate performers compete through increasingly disturbing acts.
From creators firing handguns with each price pump to filming animal cruelty for token attention, pump.fun has become crypto's own cringe factory.
When did we stop being degens and start becoming monsters?
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Research of the Week
Your Ultimate Guide to Anonymous Email Setup
Want to keep your DeFi dealings discreet and disconnected from your real-world ID? The secret’s out: Stop using email addresses that scream "It's me!"Forget your go-to email. Ignore that backup one too. And definitely ditch any address that’s ever made the rounds with friends, family, or, heaven forbid, on any form ever. We're going full incognito here.
1) How to craft your digital ghost identityDive into the world of anonymous email services—ProtonMail, Tutanota, Secure Email, Guerrilla Mail, to name a few. No ID, no problem. They don’t want to know you, and that’s the beauty of it.
ProtonMail is your golden ticket here. It’s like Gmail’s distant, mysterious cousin with top-notch security, a sleek mobile app, and a nosey-proof registration. Easy choice.
Pick a username that’s as vanilla as it gets. Forget “Fluffy1992”. Think more “user12345”.
Sign up, snag the app, and move on to:
2) Security and recovery optionsBackup email? That’s a hard pass. Why leave bread crumbs back to you? Instead, be smart about password backups—think password managers like OnePass or LastPass (a must-have in your crypto toolkit).
Two-factor authentication is your friend. Google Authenticator can help you set it up. Stash those one-time codes like a dragon hoards treasure—somewhere no one will ever find them.
3) If it becomes linked to your identity, you lose your privacy shieldThis ghost email is now your secret handshake in the DeFi world. Social recovery in Argent? Check. Crypto goodies via linkdrop? Got it. Anonymously keeping tabs on your Ether? Absolutely.
Remember, this email is your DeFi mask. Wear it at all times, and never, ever let it slip in front of friends, family, or the Twitterverse. And never use it for AML/KYC procedures on crypto exchanges.
Embrace your anonymous email for all things DeFi. It’s your shield, keeping your digital and physical worlds apart yet secure. This isn’t about hiding; it’s about asserting your right to privacy.
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